Field Clinical Specialist - Washington, DC

Location:

Washington D.C.

Department:

Sales

Employment Duration:

Full Time Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Code:

2019-18

Office based or Remote:

Remote

Description

AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure’s Isolator® Synergy™ Ablation System is the first and only medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of long standing persistent Afib and we have treated over 200,000 patients over the past ten years. Additionally, our AtriClip Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Exclusion System products are the most widely used LAA management devices worldwide, with more than 130,000 implanted to date. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure.

Position Summary:

The Field Clinical Specialist or Ablation Specialist role primarily supports field sales in the cardiac operating room and related departments in the following:

Support during surgical procedures where company devices are utilized

Training of surgical and OR staff personnel in the use of company devices

Guidance and support for physicians during live surgical procedures, and utilization and/or operation of company technology

Patient support and follow-up where requested by physician or operating room staff

This position requires teamwork and strategic planning with the sales force and Program Development team. The focus of the Ablation Specialist is to support the account development process for the company by providing a resource to the sales manager, physician, and operating room staff. Ablation Specialists must be able to train and support the surgeon and their staff in various procedures and support him/her technically in the O.R. and during follow-up patient care as required.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct training for the surgeon and medical staff with modalities such as didactic and hands-on laboratory approaches

Provide technical and clinical support during surgical procedures

Make calls on surgeons and support staff as necessary to discuss AtriCure technology, training programs, and clinical programs and trials

Work in a team environment with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering

Communication on frequent basis, reporting on case notes and product and clinical feedback

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong attention to detail

Experience working in an Operating Room, Electrophysiology (EP) Lab or Catheterization lab either through industry or clinical setting preferred, but not required

Presentation and customer relationship skills

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with people across all levels

Computer experience with Microsoft programs such as PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word

Excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate must enjoy and excel at personal relationship-building

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as an individual with disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

AtriCure is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, protected veteran status, status as an individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law(s).

AtriCure participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity of and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here https://www.e-verify.gov/

AtriCure has a variety of benefits available for US based employees and their families. Examples include Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment, 401K plus match, 15 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads, Volunteer Time off, Pet Insurance, and more. Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria. To see a complete list of our benefits, please visit our careers website: https://www.atricure.com/benefits

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to AtriCure must have a current Agreement in place, executed by a member of the Human Resource/Recruiting Department. In addition agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by one of our Recruiters or Recruiting Managers. All unsolicited resumes sent to us will be considered property of AtriCure and AtriCure will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.